Akkodis is seeking a Publications Specialist for a contract role with a client in Toronto (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be comfortable with repetitive tasks. Experience in editing, content management, and document control is important, along with the ability to quickly learn and work with technical applications.
Position: Publications Specialist
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Description,
Format, edit, and publish technical documents in accordance with company format standards, ensuring timely delivery in line with project deadlines. Ensure proper document revision control following Engineering Change Control processes. Assist staff as required on:
Desktop publishing tools
Document creation and update processes
Company archive access
Acquire and maintain updated knowledge of Client tools & applications, such as Livelink, ClearQuest, Shared Palma, SharePoint, Nitro, DOORS/Polarion, Citrix account, Web Cloud, etc.
Convert legacy document data in various formats (e.g. WordPerfect, DOORS) into current company standard formats (e.g. Word, Visio, PDF, etc.)
Verify, validate and maintain all soft copies of current drawings Support IT for traceability of Library archives and workflows Update and maintain databases for all released drawings, including off-site Archives Control released software issued on physical/magnetic media (e.g., diskettes, tape, hard drive, CDs, etc.) and programmable devices (e.g., EPROM, PAL, FPGA, etc.) Log and file HW ECNs, verifying that attachments are present. Provide copies (hard or soft copy) of archived items as required.
Skills:
Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant field
2 years' experience with documentation control Excellent written and verbal English Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Visio etc.), Nitro On-time completion & delivery of tasks with short and firm deadlines Manage priorities with competing deadlines, across multiple projects Maintain high quality of work under pressure Ability to work with minimal supervision and co-ordinate with all team members Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance to internal guidelines/directives Strong administrative skills including organization, problem-solving, time management, and effective communication.